Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-10-15
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THE PRESIDENTS TRAIN IN DANGER.
The Pilot Discovers a Burning Trcsde
Death Interrupts the Celebration at
Memphis To-day.
GLADSTONE AND CHAMBERLAIN
B0ULANeER MORE POPULAR THAN EvEl
INTERRUPTED BY DEATH.

INTERRUPTED BY DEATH.
A Sad Incident Of To.day's Ceremonies
At tMemphis-JudEo Elicit Dies shortly
After Delivering the Address Of Vel.
come TO the President.
MEMPHIS, october 15.-The managers OF the
Presidential reception are quite chagrined over
the little rnishap OF yesterday, and were in con-
snltation long after midnight with regard TO the
proceedings OF to-day.
This morning the committees were promptly on
hand, but the late hours OF last night caused de-
lay In starting the procession Of carriages and
again upset the committees arrangements. No
harm was done beyond q curtailing Of the opp0r.
Memph,s S nar sne ve r.esEeaI @ 70 see t1e so%a
many OF the scars OF war and pestilence-but IL is
very busy one. The old-time. ante-war archi-
.ecture, showing small and rusty fronts prevails
largely, but in its main business thoroughfares
structures OF substantial appearance are showing
themselves while the wharves and warehouses
snow the pushing energy OF its business men, and
give promise OF prosperous future
THROUGH BRILLIANTLY DECORATED STREETS.
the procession, headed by the band and the mill
tary, moved from the hotel at quarter before 10
O'Clock. The ride through the town was full OF in
terest. The decorations are probably more elabo-
visited by the President, with the possible excep-
tion OF Madison. Whatever gay coiors could DO to
Twice along the line of march beautiful Sououets
OF flowers In unique designs were lowered into the
presidents carriage Twice as many people as
streets, but good order was preserved by the
mounted marshals
ter OF Court Square was reached by the Presi-
dent about half past TO- and the formalities OF the
reception were begun.
JUDGE KLLETrs SPEECH OF WELCOME.
A formal speech OF welcome was delivered BY
Judge H. 7. Elicit OF the Chancery Court, a court
ly gentleman OF high local repute, who spoke both
the representative of the whole people OF Memphis
hearty welcome and presented, not symboically
only, but In the most substantial and practical
participated" he said, I'm q celebration OF
the one hundredth anniversary OF the formation
OF the Constitution OF the United States, and you
have beheld the multitudes of our fel,ow-counfry.
men nocking from every direction TO the Spot
where that Instrument was fashioned and renew.
Ing their vows OF fealty at the shrine OF the grand
est monument OF human wisdom. Let me say, SIR,
that the southern heart was Ia full sympathy with
through this broad land Will you fnd more loyalty
to the Constitution OF the United States and 10 the
Government created by 1t than among the people
OF the Southern States.
"Dtnerences or opinion as to its true theory and
its proper construction In some points existed from
It's very creation, and controversy has often been
angry and bitter. One great and important inter.
est In the progress OF things became SectionallZed
and out OF 1t rose question or constitutional in
terpretation which was regarded by southern
people so vital to their rights and interests
that they committed their solution to the arbitra-
bowed to the stern logic OF events, until they
have, In a frank and manly way accepted the re-
suit OF the struggle as nnal settlement Of all
with rare courage, fortitude and cheerfulness TO
accommodate themselves TO their new conditions
s1 a. eb sSssn sns sns z sSn
penty and happiness 81 stne whole country,
As one practical result accomplished by the con-
from the Federal compact was overthfown, and
the indeStrucLibility or the American Union was
established on the nrmest foundations The chief
and though questions will continue TO arise about
which men may difIer, and differ earnestly, It is
grievances that may arise from the action OF the
General Government the remedy must here
aIter be sought within the pale OF the Union and
distinguishing feature OF this occasion which In.
vests 1t with peculiar interest Heretofore Presl-
cal character, and nave been without the grace
and charm afforded by the female presence and
influence. In these respects the present event is
By NJ MIS- Sss Sisselsnd a sGS sna aTs Ms
are glad Of an opportunity TO lay at
her feet Of and
pecially gratifying. They ara proud TO have such
representative OF their sex as the presiding spirit
ciety at the national capital ana TO know that in
the discharge OF all her duties she Is constantly
nans iSe II rS al sorts Of people
present TO her their cordial and respectful salu-
THE PRESIDENTS REPLY.
To this the President replied as Follows: 1.-THE
city OF Memphis represents neither new settle
nent nor recent municipal creation. She has a
aging incident. Now the largest city in Tennes-
see, IN It's rrst growth was Illustrated the uni.
from in the wonderful West to be es St
grown, have come to see not only marvellous
growth, but astonishing recuperation. The active
trade upon your streets and In your exchanges
tells only the tale OF one OF the largest cotton
markets in,tne world and OF one OF the most BROS
" r. % 4 "a
q trace Is seen OF the trials and discouragemenJS
through which 1t passed In gaining its present
grown reached population OF 30 900 it was occI-
pied BY military force, and for four years there
ai!er was was neid as q fortified camp. During
its growth checked. When at the close
Of the war It's citizens returned 10
ing the damage OF war and military Occupation.
Although within ten years thereafter twice was
TINS city aiicled with yellow feaver, yet through
these v1aitati0nS her people struggled on deter.
mined TO overcome. In 1875, when once more ap-
parentiy on the high road 70 permanent prosper
dreadful scouTge in more Indignant r form Il Inan an
ever before. No one can wonder that In the
dreaded presence OF this dire calamity It's suierng
citizens hed for their lives. or population which
through all discouragements had reached 10000
but about 20 600 remained and OF these fully 5000
months. In this somber picture let us SC contem.
plate moment one bright spot lighted up by the
spirit OF brOtheriy love and illuminated by the
parts OF the country, near and distant; from the
North and from the South, came prompt and
cheerful help, supplying needs and allevating dis
tress Our whole people We're touched by your
suffering, and the noOiest traits OF our national
character were Quickened by your calamity.
"When the pestiience exhausted by its vtrulence
abandoned the city, It's people returned to nnd
their nourtshing business gone and the value OF
their property destroyed. with undiminished
confidence In the future OF their city,
they submitted to enormous taxation Tor
the improvement OF It's sanitary condition.
and lab0red on to regain their fortunes
They soon secured Q system OF sewerage
that not only promised them protection against
pestiience, but which became known throughout
Other extensive improvements were also made,
and sO0L the citizens OF Memphis again saw their
city with wonderful strides pushing on TO muni.
cipsl greatness and prosperity. Her population a.
estimated now reaches more than seventy thou
sand lnhabttantA
1.-THE merchants Of Memphis VIII have In their
hands during the current year more than 100000
product OF her cotton-seed mals Is the LARGEST in
the world, and hef banking capital and business
are In keeping with her immense industf1es While
the value OF real estate In the city has nearly or
quite treblod 0nce 1879 Thus have you conquered
at last ana overcome tbs rAvagee Of war and pes.
thence. You may well forget al former afnictions
In the growth and prosperity Of the present re-
proof was given OF the brotherhood o the Amer-
:sT6s patriotic ssnt,mshs expssssed ON your be-
half By your hon0rc0 follOW.Cft1zcn In his address
OF welcome. / am sure, may sAy, win be gener-
ously responded % ~ your conntymen d the
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